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Well known collectors Joan and Robin Rolfs have created this wonderful new collector's guide to the fascinating world of talking dolls and children's toys. The full spectrum of the hobby is included in this elegant book. From the first talking dolls by Edison and others to the modern talking dolls of today, this books illustrates and describes hundreds of collectable talking dolls and toys in full color. A price guide also provides a current value for each of the items illustrated.

While a number of books have appeared over the years illustrating various categories of toys, this is the first book that concentrates on the talking dolls and other toys from all eras that use phonograph records of one sort or another to add the dimension of sound to the childhood experience.This is a large format book, 8.5' by 11' and its 228 full-color pages give the subject a very thorough coverage.

In addition to detailed information and illustrations of 100 years of talking dolls, the book covers the many varieties of hand-powered children's phonographs, from the Columbia and Victor products of the turn of the last century, to modern educational models. Toys meant to be used with a phonograph, such as dancing figures and movie viewers are covered as are the special children's records of all periods. This book is sure to delight anyone who ever was (or still is) a child.

Phonograph Dolls and Toys is the most detailed reference available for all talking and singing childhood toys.